Siemens recalls specific Ysio radiography systems with tube stands due to rare risk of arm dropping unexpectedly during high clinical workload, potentially causing injury. Affected models include 10281013 and 10281163 with tube stands 7042018 or 7042034.
In rare cases of high clinical workload, the steel cables inside the lifting column of the overhead tube, which are designed to take the load, may rapture without triggering the safety lock. This could lead to overloading the safety rope, which is not designed for continuous load and ongoing movement under load. This may lead to mechanical fatigue and cause the arm to drop down unexpectedly during movement in vertical direction and during patient positioning.
Siemens is recalling certain Ysio radiography systems with specific tube stands because in rare cases of high clinical workload, the lifting mechanism could unexpectedly drop the arm during patient positioning. This poses a risk of injury if the arm drops suddenly while moving the equipment.
In rare cases of high clinical workload, the steel cables inside the lifting column may break without triggering the safety lock. This can overload the safety rope, which isn't designed for continuous movement under load, leading to mechanical fatigue and unexpected arm drops during patient positioning.
Healthcare facilities using Siemens Ysio radiography systems with model numbers 10281013 or 10281163 and tube stands 7042018 or 7042034 are most at risk. This applies to hospitals and clinics that use these specific models for medical imaging.
Check for model numbers 10281013 or 10281163 on the Ysio system and tube stands 7042018 or 7042034. These specific models were sold with the serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the Ysio model number (10281013 or 10281163) and tube stand model number (7042018 or 7042034) to confirm if your equipment is affected.
The recall is due to a rare risk that the lifting mechanism could unexpectedly drop during high clinical workload, potentially causing injury.
Check for model numbers 10281013 or 10281163 on the Ysio system and tube stands 7042018 or 7042034. These specific models were sold with the serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so affected users should contact Siemens directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0299-2019 — Siemens Siemens Hello, I own a Siemens that is covered by recall Z-0299-2019 from Siemens. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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